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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg’s 2013 Business Award Winners Announced
The Town of Leesburg is pleased to announce the winners and honorable
mentions for the 12th Annual Business Appreciation Awards.
Leesburg, VA (May 16, 2013) – Nearly
300 people were in attendance at 12th
annual Leesburg Business Awards
ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
At the reception, the Leesburg Town
Council and Leesburg Economic
Development Commission honored
businesses and business owners in
eleven award categories.
“The nominees and winners represent
the best of Leesburg. To be voted a
winner by a committee of your peers is
to stand apart in distinguished way,” said Marantha Edwards, the Town’s Economic
Development Manager. “The range and diversity of industries included among the winners
speaks volumes about the strength of the Town’s business community.”
The winners & honorable mentions in the eleven award categories are:
Ambassador Award ‐ Celebrates a business or organization that has fostered a positive image
of Leesburg as a business location or tourist destination.
Winner: ProJet Aviation
Honorable Mention: Visit Loudoun
Community Steward Award ‐ Celebrates a for‐profit business that participates actively in the
community by contributing its resources.
Winner: Capital Computers & Networks, Inc.
Honorable Mention: Loudoun Chapter of the NAACP
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Environmental Award ‐ Celebrates a business that conducts or participates in activities that
benefit the environment through its business practices and policies on an on‐going basis.
Winner: Chick‐fil‐A
Honorable Mention: Pong Research
Heritage Award ‐ Celebrates a thriving business that has made a long‐term commitment to
preserving the integrity and character of Leesburg’s Historic Downtown.
Winner: St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Honorable Mention: Ellisdale Construction
Home‐Based Business Award ‐ Celebrates the owner of an independent product‐ or service‐
based business, operated from a residence located within Leesburg, who serves as a small
business advocate with the business community.
Winner: Miles LeHane Companies, Inc.
Honorable Mention: AKCS, LLC
Innovations Award ‐ Celebrates a business that has brought recognition to Leesburg through
creative marketing efforts, innovative business ventures and/or unique product development.
Winner: Omnilert
Honorable Mention: Mason Enterprise Center
New Business Award ‐ Celebrates a new business started within the last 3 years that, while
respectful of Leesburg’s past, represents the best of the Town’s future.
Winner: MacDowell Brew Kitchen
Honorable Mention: King Street Coffee
Public Art Award ‐ Celebrates a business that makes a contribution to the development of the
Town’s public art program, or actively supports the arts within the Town of Leesburg.
Winner: Loudoun Symphony
Honorable Mention: Friends of Leesburg Public Art
Veterans Affairs Award ‐ Celebrates an individual, business or organization that supports
programs for veterans of all conflicts.
Winner: DB4 Consulting
Honorable Mention: Strong Castle
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The Rising Star Award ‐ Celebrates a Leesburg business which has been in operation for less
than one year and has set itself apart from other businesses through its exemplary
achievements.
Winner: Chimole
The George C. Marshall Award ‐ Celebrates an individual who has demonstrated an exemplary
commitment to the community above and beyond business contributions.
Winner: Tina Johnson
Honorable Mention: Patrick Kaler
In addition, special recognition was given to over 170 businesses that have been in business in
the Town of Leesburg for 25 years or more, as the Town’s “Legacy Businesses.” The Leesburg
Town Council and the Leesburg Economic Development Commission congratulate all of the
award nominees.
About the Town of Leesburg: Located 45 miles from the nation’s capital and 15 miles from
Washington Dulles International Airport, Leesburg, Virginia is a vibrant community of over
15,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses. Leesburg is the seat of Loudoun County,
one of the fastest growing counties in the country with unparalleled authenticity.
Contact:
Marantha Edwards
Director Economic Development
medwards@leesburgva.gov
703‐737‐7019
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